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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Indian Fiction in English certification course duration is 12 weeks. This course offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers the introduction, background, and literary history, the genealogy of Indian novels, and Gandhi's Novels. The intended audience for this course is M.E/M.Tech, M.S, M.Sc, and PhD.

This certification course aims to expose the students to various topics such as questions of nation, secularism, caste, gender, region, and identity inherent in the writings. The Indian Fiction in English certification by NPTEL provides the students with in-depth knowledge of literary histories and anthologies from the 1960s onwards and to read and analyse the selected novels.

The Highlights

12 Weeks Course
Rerun/Core/PG
Certification from IIT Madras
Completion Certification

Programme Offerings

peer learning
Books
videos
Transcripts

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	IIT Madras

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Candidates can obtain a certificate after the completion of the Indian Fiction in English certification course.

What you will learn

The students will be able to read the prescribed novels, critical material and a deep understanding of fiction written in English in India after completion of the Indian Fiction in English certification syllabus. They will also gain in-depth knowledge of the historical and literary origins of the genre, and its political and economic underpinnings.

Upon completion of the Indian Fiction in English training, students will explore debates and controversies within the field. They will also learn to read and analyse critical frameworks such as feminism, and caste studies, with the help of leading industry experts from IIT. The students will also develop the skills for critical inquiry and academic research.

Who it is for

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The Indian Fiction in English online course is designed for aspiring students who are looking to enhance or develop their skills and knowledge. This course can also be beneficial for:

Admission Details

To join the Indian Fiction in English classes, follow these steps:

Step 1: Browse the link mentioned below:

https://nptel.ac.in/courses/109106135

Step 2: Select the "Login In" and Sign In with either Google or Microsoft Account or create a separate account.

Step 3: Fill out the necessary details on the registration form, submit it and join the course.

The Syllabus

Introduction
background and literary history - From Srinivasa Iyengar
M.K.Naik and Arvind Krishna Mehrotra - Questions of language
legitimacy and nationalism - Regional writing vs. writing in English.

Early novels of the 19th century - Discussions based on Meenakshi Mukherjee’s works - the genealogy of Indian novel - Indulekha - Rajmohan’s Wife

Gandhi Novels’ of the 1930s-1940s and beyond - From Priyamvada Gopal and Rumina Sethi - Kanthapura - Waiting for the Mahatma .

Novels of the 1950s and 1960s - dominant themes and traditions – Post-independence writing - Heat and Dust - The Strange Case of Billy Biswas.

Women and Indian Fiction in English - The question of gender, feminist concerns, the idea of ‘home’ - Cry, the Peacock - Nayantara Sehgal .

Post-1980s and Rushdie: Writing the Postcolonial Nation - Midnight’s Children - The Shadow Lines.

Post-1980s and Rushdie: Writing the Postcolonial Nation - Ice Candy Man - The Hungry Tide - Riot.

The region vs. the nation in Indian Fiction in English - Bombay in IE ction - Writings from the North East - Temsula Ao’s short stories - “The Remains of the Feast” by Gita Hariharan.

Caste in Indian Fiction in English - Untouchable - The God of Small Things - A Fine Balance.

The global market, Booker events and literary canon - The ‘Stefanian’ writers - Arvind Adiga and Kiran Desai .

Indian Fiction in English in the contemporary

‘Other’ writings

Evaluation process

The students are required to qualify for the examination with the required scores to get a certificate once the students have completed Indian Fiction in English online course.

Instructors

IIT Madras Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Who is the intended audience for the Indian Fiction in English online course?

The intended audience for the certification course is M.E/M.Tech, M.S, M.Sc, PhD students.

2: What is the duration of the Indian Fiction in English training?

The duration of the certification course is 12 weeks. The students will learn in-depth knowledge of Indian Fiction in English and other related aspects.

3: What is the Indian Fiction in English online course curriculum?

The certification course covers literary history, chronological survey, women and Indian fiction in English, novels of the 1950s and 1960s, post-1980s and Rushdie, global market, booker events, and literary canon

4: Does the Indian Fiction in English certificate course provide a certificate?

Yes, the students will get a certification after completing the course based on their performance in the examination. There are three types of certificates that NPTEL provides Gold, Elite, and Completed.

5: What are the eligibility criteria to receive an NPTEL certificate?

The candidates must qualify for the examination with average assignment marks of 25 percent and 75 percent in the exam out of 100.